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The Building PodcastMark talks to Matthew BoultonSend a Text - Feedback WelcomeThe Solar Taskforce, an industry / Government collaboration has been in existence since May 2023, working with both Governments to see how solar generation can be rapidly deployed to support the de-carbonisation of the electrical grid and to support the UK’s statutory net-zero target for 2050. I have been privileged to serve on this taskforce with many of the industry’s big hitters as we have identified blockers and solutions, with our partners at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero and co-authored the Solar Road Map, which was recently published.The...2025-07-0157 min
Mr. Bright SideEp. 65: Clear room for new growth (break announcement)We've got to clear away some weeds--and sometimes even some healthy plants--to make room for new growth. Matthew makes and announcement about taking a step away from regular Mr. Bright Side podcast episodes.Don't worry! He will still be pursuing particular guests who he personally wants to have on, and will publish those interviews as they come. And on top, he will be back in some new incarnation at some point. Listen in for details as to what and why, and think about what you might drop from your own life that may not be as necessary as...2021-08-0813 minMr. Bright SideEp. 64: Bright Side News & Optimistic Opinion [Pt. 2: Can you believe this is for us?]Good stuff is happening, and it’s much more common than the negative. Listen in for some optimistic news that’s going on in the world.In Part 1 of this two-part series, Matthew highlighted some of the astounding feats of medical science, while expounding on what this means for the lives of real individuals like you and him–and those we love. In Part 2, he presents a variety of thrilling innovations that promise to make our lives even more convenient, fun, and simply richer with experience. Man, is this exciting!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/wa...2021-07-2518 minMr. Bright SideEp. 63: Bright Side News & Optimistic Opinion [Pt. 1: Medical breakthroughs]Good stuff is happening, and it’s much more common than the negative. Listen in for some optimistic news that’s going on in the world.In Part 1 of this two-part series, Matthew highlights some of the astounding feats of medical science, while expounding on what this means for the lives of real individuals like you and him–and those we love.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sKMuFctZVH4Learn more at https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for mo...2021-07-1120 minMr. Bright SideEp. 62: "Hey, are you not walking your talk?"Matthew sets some context after he was apparently “busted” breaking his own rules, the same rules he claimed on his show were so helpful in leading him to get more done and enjoy his free time even more. Who is he to be sharing advice with people if he doesn’t actually practice what he preaches?Fair question. On today’s episode, he responds.See how setting boundaries is not restrictive but liberating, and how higher context goals ought to inform lesser ones. And then how we can be kind to ourselves while more deftly walking the line...2021-06-2719 minMr. Bright SideEp. 61: Fling open the windows, or disappear into the vacuum?Matthew elaborates on the lyrics of My Morning Jacket’s 2011 “Circuital,” and the themes and lessons within. He also comments on the music itself, as it is an exhilarating and joyous song.What are you going to do with your glorious and limited time “out on the circuit”?Listen to Circuital: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m8EtNSUy93UWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WqXr2xyFvUILearn more at https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy fo...2021-06-1322 minMr. Bright SideEp. 60: Wear your experience, not a Chanel bagShould I save now to have for later? Spend now for life experience at the expense of one’s future security? How much either way? And then spend on what? Acquiring things or experiences? And then at what balance? These are all questions one must answer for oneself, and there is no “right way” to live.But depending on the answers, there is something that comes across in how much we experience in life in how much grace we carry ourselves with and in how we deal with others. It shows through in one’s carriage and being, so that...2021-05-3022 min
Boulton from BoultonEp. 33: Drama, dubious calls, and disappointment & doubt in Pitt and Oil Country all in Round 1The boys discuss their disillusionment and frustration at some first-round upsets, and Josh wishes bad karma on the schedule maker. They also discuss the problems with the lack of clear principles in determining what is and is not goaltender interference.Topics include:-local boy Luke Henman first Kraken signing-Tavares injury-goaltender interference-second round starting before first is over (Josh is losin' it!)-Penguins first-round and future-Oilers gotta give us something to like-always much moreWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dSiof3FKiiM2021-05-281h 03Mr. Bright SideEp. 59: Enter at optimismDoes success lead to optimism or does optimism lead to success?Matthew's university classroom was divided, although none doubted the correlation. They were all ready, then, to accept the idea of a "virtuous circle." But a question remains: Where can one enter the circle?Well over a year ago, Matthew wrote a very brief essay titled “Enter at Optimism,” in which he describes this classroom discussion scene that led him to a realization. He proceeded in the essay to lay out that realization. Today on this show, he elaborates on the main points.Read the...2021-05-1611 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 32: Wayne Simmonds Conn Smythe? 2021 playoff first-round picks & moreIs this the Leafs year? NHL.com writer William Douglas thinks so. He also thinks Wayne Simmonds will be the MVP if they do. See what Josh & Matt think of that, as well as all their other first-round picks. See Josh's full playoff predictions at Tough Call YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rVJooBXRnIs&t=2sWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pHWmLCLBRsc2021-05-1647 minMr. Bright SideEp. 58: Giving is getting (but only for an abundance mindset)“Giving is getting” but this popular idea does have a qualifier that must be highlighted and properly understood, as it is often mistaken to refer to some kind of losing in the short term to gain in the long-term—which it kind of is yet isn’t. In this episode, Matthew distinguishes “giving” from “losing” so that we’re not trying to say anything paradoxical like “losing is winning.” There need be no losers for everyone to win.In this episode, Matthew relays two recent experiences to help describe a benevolent view of goodwill and generosity towards those around us versus the u...2021-05-0216 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 31: McDavid 100 points is real, 3 points for a W?, North Division, etc.The boys get together after some time off to deliver some banter on:-The current circumstances that make McDavid reaching 100 points a good bet-The relative strength of the North Division compared to the rest of the league-Why, if anyone is catch Montreal for fourth spot, it's Vancouver-Should we allow ties like the old days? What about 3 points for a win?-The Hart race...for runner up-Power on power? Is having big lines playing against each other a winning strategy?-Loads moreWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube...2021-04-3044 minMr. Bright SideEp. 57: Rich Curtis: Rewrite the stories that are holding you backWhat stories are we telling ourselves and the people we love? Are they serving us or hurting us? And them? In today’s show, the power of story is made alarmingly clear—I mean powerful at the neurochemical level, and I mean alarmingly in that many of us are mostly passive in allowing old, unchecked, and disempowering stories about ourselves drive us—and not anywhere we want to go.But fear not, as Rich shares with us his four-step story-evolution process to help us access our brain’s filter database and take an active role in creating...2021-04-181h 12Mr. Bright SideEp. 56: Christmas Hutchinson: Be You, Do YouAt minimum, you will leave this interview feeling confident and optimistic about yourself, your world, and the prospects in it, as Christmas Hutchinson convincingly reminds each of us that we're worth more than we give ourselves credit for. Not a little more...way more.Throughout, she repeatedly gives refreshingly novel takes on what self-preservation and resilience mean, and if you pay good attention, you'll walk away with the thinking and tools to achieve them. Check Christmas out at: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/realchrissytv/Website: https://chrissytv.com/Podcast: https://chrissytv.com/podcast/2021-04-0453 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 30: Hot take on Tim Peel hot mic: Refs are supposed to make up blown callsThe boys weigh in on the broader discussion about a referee’s job and the contextual aspects of the scenarios they must judge in light of the Tim Peel “hot mic” incident. Look for answers you haven’t heard from any commentators yet. Other topics include:-What does Eric Staal waiving his “ten teams no-trade” list say about the Sabres?-A little perspective on Crosby 1300-Darryl Sutter on Johnny Gaudreau 500 gamesWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AGnR-Eu0hy82021-03-2840 minMr. Bright SideEp. 55: Awaken before adversity to heroically harness hardshipWhy do some people thrive in the face of hardship while others are crushed? To this challenging listener question, Matthew answers essentially that it’s about building resilience through the method of optimism versus the default of passive pessimistic resignation. On a deeper level, it’s about free will (optimistic) versus determinism (pessimistic).Through his search into Viktor Frankl’s “focused optimistic purpose” and “tragic optimism”, Matthew came across a phenomenon known as “toxic positivity,” which sounds awfully similar to his own concept identified as “subjective optimism.” Neither pessimism nor subjective optimism is an effective method for dealing with hardship, or even...2021-03-2134 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 29: Matt Hill: Bleeding Blue from Bedford to Tampa BayHockey players show up at the rink and think the lights come on as if on their own, and you play. But behind all the magic of our game, especially at the NHL level, is a huge machine made of multiple moving parts, a master illusionist that pulls off complicated and interconnected feats to make players and fans unaware of anything beyond excitement and fun. One of these moving parts in maximizing this fan experience for the “World class ‘plus’” Stanley Cup champion Tampa Bay Lightning organization—and a proud and passionate one—is Nova Scotia native and now Vice Pre...2021-03-131h 40Mr. Bright SideEp. 54: Dr. Fleet Maull: Discover your innate goodness & Embrace Radical ResponsibilityAre we basically good or evil? How can we transcend our culture of "blame and shame"? Why do we give away our power to others? How can we be less reactive and more proactively responsible for our own actions and well-being? What does it mean to take full ownership for our circumstances, and why is this empowering? What are the physical benefits to mindfulness training, on top of the obvious mental and emotional benefits?Dr. Fleet Maull, renowned mindset growth teacher and meditation teacher, has the answers to all of this and much more. Learn about mindfulness training...2021-03-071h 27Boulton from BoultonEp. 28: McDavid & Sid: 500 in 369, Sid 1000, Lake Tahoe, Gritty, & moreThe boys are back without a guest this week to take on a series of questions with plenty of back-and-forth. They hit on such topics as:-Will McDavid finish with more career points than Sid? -Doesn't it seem like McDavid's been scoring at an 80s-esque pace? Yet how is it that Sid was scoring at that pace through 369 games?-Can Burkie drop his insistence on playing "big" and "long pants" hockey?-Was Ferraro click-baiting to say that McDavid and Matthews were making it look like a "bantam league"? And is the North division indicative of "the...2021-02-2344 minMr. Bright SideEp. 53: Lewis Page: Living happily with depressionWhether you’re depressed or not, none of us are operating in perfect mental health. And in any case, we all need to be better educated for those around us who may be struggling and for whom we might make a difference. Lewis Page, successful and respected soccer coach, loved father, husband, friend, and all-around popular and healthy guy, does not fit one’s typical image of what depression looks like. Yet he lives with it.Hear how shocked people were to see his 2016 Bell Let’s Talk Day video in which he revealed his struggle, and the overwh...2021-02-211h 18Boulton from BoultonEp. 27: Steve Grant: What outside the rink is all aboutWhen the boys think of junior hockey years in Truro, they think of much more than on-ice thrills and energetic fan support. It's the life that goes on the many hours and days off the ice, in billet homes, in the community, in school, and hanging with the friends who become friends for life.In the second year of the Bearcat franchise's existence, one Steve Grant joined the mix. With a ride home from the Agricultural College with the Boultons, "you were stuck with me from then on," as a friendship of kindred spirits was born and which...2021-02-121h 59Mr. Bright SideEp. 52: David Veksler: 10 principles of personal financeMost personal finance perspectives focus on savings and investment, and offer advice such as “don’t buy coffee every day.” But such practices are not conducive to living a liberated and happy life, and it’s not what moves the needle in one’s financial well-being besides.“The goal is to enjoy your life,” says guest David Veklser, “not to die sitting on a big stash of cash.” Listen to learn more about David’s integrated philosophical perspective on personal economy, with plenty of relevant and practical advice and examples. He’s achieved all that he preaches, and his wisdom can help yo...2021-02-071h 09Boulton from BoultonEp. 26: Sandra McIsaac: Hockey trainer to hockey momThe Boulton boys knew her as Sandra Barkhouse when she was a trainer with the Truro Jr. 'A' Bearcats over 20 years ago. Since then, she's become Sandra McIsaac and a proud mom of two. After the three reminisce on junior hockey days and what it was like to be the young woman trainer of the local team, you'll hear how hockey led her to meet her husband and how her son, Jared, has grown into a Canadian World Junior gold medalist and a Detroit Red Wings top prospect. The family (and Red Wings fan Matt!) are looking forward...2021-01-291h 15Mr. Bright SideEp. 51: Tim Chermak: The Happy CapitalistIt’s weird to me that anyone is ever against capitalism.”Hear why Tim thinks it’s weird, and hear loads of other inspiring stories and ideas in this packed episode. Let us just lay it on you in points. Tim goes off entertainingly on:-his lifelong obsessions with persuasion as leading him to a career in marketing-dropping out of uni to the devastation of his parents without any real plan, and the pressure that put on him to make good-how starting a marketing agency is not what you imagine-college degree as a s...2021-01-241h 21Boulton from BoultonEp. 25: Chad Trenholm: Boulton boys' "big brother"The boys welcome on an old Cole Harbour family friend who's got perspective on hockey as a player, coach, dad, and now web provider and podcast host. There's fun and relatable stories for all in this vast-ranging discussion, as the trio hit on:-Big hockey events in Cole Harbour hockey growing up-Their "big brother" and role model Chad-Junior hat trick on evening TV (possibly only trick of career)-Coaching days and what's important-Coaching Sidney Crosby and when he knew he was beyond special-Taking on a stepson through hockey and watching...2021-01-232h 09Boulton from BoultonEp. 24: Guest Geoff Carter: What you didn't knowWe expected some fun stories looking back with former teammate and friend Geoff Carter, but what we didn't know about his experience in hockey, including right within our own playing days with him, fascinated us more anything we had been looking forward to.Listeners can gain yet another picture of junior hockey as it was in the late 90s, and whether you're familiar with the Bearcats or not, you can relate to the stories in this one. And there were perhaps too many laughs along the way. Cartsy delivers big time, hitting on a vast range...2021-01-161h 36Mr. Bright SideEp. 50: Why "Mr. Bright Side?" (And how to gain self-awareness)No, it’s nothing to do with The Killers.In this early milestone 50th episode, Matthew reflects a bit by sharing a brief history as to why he proceeded to call the show “Mr. Bright Side,” knowing full well that it would always be confused with the 2004 mega-hit Killers song. He also shares a few personal stories over the years which have reflected back to him his natural tendency to optimism and enthusiasm, long before he ever developed his mature and formal philosophy. Listeners can take a lesson in self-awareness from these reminiscences.He wraps with some w...2021-01-1028 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 23: Guest Randy FrameThe first of a new line of special guests representing vast perspectives on the game we all love, the boys sit down with former Truro Jr. A Bearcat teammate (and seasoned podcaster on Outside the Chute), Randy Frame, for a wide-ranging conversation covering too much to list in a summary. It’s a wild ride of reminiscence spanning minor hockey through to junior, including stories of friendship, glory, heartache, and gear-grinding—with loads of laughs and good memories.Listen to Outside the Chute: https://outsidethechute.podbean.com/Watch this episode on YouTube:2021-01-071h 57Mr. Bright SideEp. 49: Are you actually yourself before 40? (Ricky Gervais and Parker Pyne think not)At what age does one become a fully-formed individual? One modern-day comedian and one sage character from a short story published in 1939 have both offered a similar magic number. How is that two people from distinctly separate eras and experience have both identified the same thing?In this episode, learn where Matthew heard Ricky Gervais and Parker Pyne, respectively, how he recognized in his own life the truth of what they say, and what advice he has for younger and older people alike.Watch this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QcLQ2n3...2021-01-0317 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 22: World Juniors blowouts, offsides, CharaCan you put yourself offside? Are blowouts good for anybody, strong or weak? What about Big Z to the Caps?The boys take on these issues and a lot more, as they discuss:-Stuetzle's "offside" goal?-What's "having control"?-What are we looking for in challenges and reviews?-Great goals that have been taken away by challenges and bad calls-Weaker hockey countries getting blown out by Canada and others-Chara fit with the Caps-Are the Bruins dumb or does it makes sense for all?-Lots more...2020-12-3142 minMr. Bright SideEp. 48: A reason your fun time isn't funFree time gets old quick.Retired people know this. So what’s the cause of that antsy, anxious feeling that makes it so that you just can’t enjoy your leisure time anymore? And how can we remedy this?Planning endless celebrations and leisure activities are like using sugar for energy. They seem to extend the good feeling for a moment but are not long-lived or give us anything authentic. In this episode, Matthew shares his recent experience that reminded him of what is true for all of us—of what we need, by our nature, to ful...2020-12-2719 minMr. Bright SideEp. 47: Good charity, bad charityHow does charity fit into a life dedicated to gaining—not surrendering—values? If healthy human relationships are about win-wins, and charity is about gaining nothing for oneself, then is it good? And why do many of us feel so unfulfilled after engaging in sacrificial charity, if it’s the right thing to do?Matthew answers all this and more on this week’s episode, as he outlines a positive image of what non-sacrificial charity can and ought to look like. Duty is ugly, so relieve yourself of the burden of guilt this holiday season and beyond, and see that...2020-12-2020 minMr. Bright SideEp. 46: Joy on earth is the reason for the season: Commercialism is GOODThere is a war on against Christmas. And it’s coming from all directions. From one point, it is attacked for being too “commercial” and “material.” From another, and right in step with the general cancel culture that’s pervaded our society, Christmas is maligned for being “exclusive,” as it is taken as the purview of a single religion (and a majority one in the West, which is an even graver sin today): Christianity.But what if we separated the holiday from religion?Matthew argues that this is precisely what we ought to do, as when we sift out the...2020-12-1333 minMr. Bright SideEp. 45: Grateful to be commensal with giants (Moral lessons from a children's science textbook Pt.2)How are billionaires and trillionaires regarded in our culture, and what does it say about us?Last week, Matthew referred to a children’s science textbook outlining three symbiotic relationships in nature: mutualism, parasitism, and commensalism, and argued that only win-wins (mutualism) are good while win-lose/lose-wins (parasitism) are immoral.This week, he shows how commensalism (win-neutral) as defined in that text reflects the symbiotic relationship between giants of innovation and production in any field and all of humanity, as he compares the former to sharks. But far from emphasizing that animal’s predatory characteristic, he argu...2020-12-0621 minMr. Bright SideEp. 44: Nothing lost in human relationships: Moral lessons from a children's science textbookIf win-win relationships are possible, why should we want any part of a win-lose or lose-win? Yet lose-win is what conventional morality offers us explicitly if we take it seriously. And we ought to take it seriously. Our self-esteem and mental health depend on it.Hear how an elementary school science textbook made this issue clear to Matthew during a private lesson with a Korean junior high school student, as the text discussed the three symbiotic relationships: mutualism, commensalism, and parasitism. And hear why only mutualism is fit for human beings.Watch this episode on YouTube...2020-11-2915 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 21: Specialists, shadows, & season-ending storiesJosh regales Matt hilariously with his perspective of his frantic last shift in Matt's junior career, as only Josh can tell it. The boys share stories of line-matching and shadows, after they first set off to explain various specialist roles in hockey from a listener question.In this episode:-PK/PP specialists-shot-blockers and grinders (and "flamingoes")-face-off specialists-line-matching in youth and pro hockey-personal stories of shadows and shutdown lines-Matt and Josh's respective junior career-ending games in Antigonish Arena-much moreWatch on YouTube: https://www...2020-11-2900 minMr. Bright SideEp. 43: Create (don't find) yourself: Bob Dylan wisdomWhat is a personal “culture” or identity? And is it ours to shape as we like, or is it determined by factors beyond our control?How did a Bob Dylan quote from an interview in Netflix’s Rolling Thunder Revue encapsulate an answer to this idea that gave Matthew to cheer?In this episode, Matthew gives a (revised) talk from his English conversation course at Hansin University in Korea, “Defining and Developing Your Own Personal Culture.” While many people today seek to find their identities in a group culture, both Bob Dylan and Matthew encourage otherwise.2020-11-2229 minMr. Bright SideEp. 42: Quiet the noise, turn up your own agenda (Matthew drops Facebook)Matthew had been feeling less than optimal for the past several months, but with one small change, his world has brightened again. The change was dramatic and almost immediate.Hear how revisiting the powerful ideas of a couple outstanding thinkers prompted Matthew to drop Facebook (almost entirely), and hear about the positive change in his life since.Learn what power there is in the question, “Does this promote my agenda?” and quiet the noise in your own life while turning up the things you love. It is a joyous place to be.Listen to Alex...2020-11-1533 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 20: Should NHL players go to the Olympics?This episode was actually recorded before the playoffs, but nothing is really outdated, as the brothers took up some timeless questions about the NHL and the Olympics, what the Hart trophy is about, and whether dress codes are appropriate in today's NHL. Topics include:-Josh fear of Blackhawks vs. his Oilers (we know the results of this now!)-Reasons for and against having NHL players in the Olympics-Matthew's 2018 Olympic hockey experience with his dad in Pyeongchang (He saw Pavel Datsyuk live!!)-Dress codes in the bubble, in other leagues, and in today's NHL2020-11-1300 minMr. Bright SideEp. 41: Don't be evicted from your own lifeWho is the imposter who grows inside us all, trying to evict us from our own bodies and lives? Why and how do we empower him?In the previous episode, Matthew discussed the importance of conviction in achieving health goals (and in all aspects of human flourishing). Here, he highlights and dissects a verse from Andrew Bird’s “Masterswarm” which encapsulates the issue and motivates Matthew when he’s on the road running.Hear why we must arrive at more clarity in our positive goals and then act with more conviction toward achieving them if we’re going t...2020-11-0823 minMr. Bright SideEp. 40: Crave the body you wantYou can make your unwanted cravings disappear. Matthew has. And he’s here to describe how.The process requires regular introspection and reflection, and it is all about conviction. One negative: that you are convinced that the unwanted thing really is toxic to your agenda, and one positive: that you are convinced of the good of your agenda.In physical health, this means understanding clearly how and why the foods and behaviors that are thwarting you are actually thwarting you, and then how and why the state of optimal health feels and is so good for yo...2020-11-0139 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 19: Listener questions: All-star format, best goalie, Kraken expectations, & moreYou asked. We’ve answered. Eventually. Taking on some listener questions from since the beginning of the playoffs, the brothers discuss:-What do we think of the current all-star format?-Who is the best goalie in the NHL?-What are the Kraken’s first-year expectations?-How is a 3rd-4th line guy also a powerplay guy? Of course, they get off onto relevant (and not so relevant) tangents, giving these questions the full treatment. They boys wrap up with a brief reminiscence on the extraordinary life of long-time Edmonton Oilers equipment manager Joey...2020-10-2900 minMr. Bright SideEp. 39: Lessons with emotional pain are lessons well learned: Let kids feel badWe don’t want to see our kids hurting. We certainly don’t want to be the cause of their pain or the object of their hatred. This is the fear that keeps parents and teachers from showing their disappointment, anger, or indignation to kids, instead attempting to explain things to them in a gentler way with no expression of how their actions have made us feel.But kids need to feel some emotional pain in the form of guilt or shame when they are in the wrong.In this episode, Matthew recounts an anecdote from his...2020-10-2532 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 18: An all-Canadian division?What do the boys think about an all-Canadian division? The idea's been thrown around for consideration, if U.S.-Canada travel complications continue into next season. Will it be good for the league, for Canadian teams, for building rivalries? Or is it something we never want to see?See what the brothers have to say on it, and tune in for more, including:-Josh being recognized around town as a former Bearcat (staying relevant to the 65+ crowd)-Ken Holland and the Oil-Is Taylor Hall a franchise guy?-Jumbo signing (note: Leafs get good...2020-10-2200 minMr. Bright SideEp. 38: Aragorn at the Black gate: Leadership, heroism, & an appeal to valuesWhat would embolden you to take on a suicide mission against a terrifying and colossal evil? What makes a leader? How can a leader be convincing and motivate those he proposes to lead? Aragorn in The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King shows us the answers.Using his famous speech at the Black Gate of Mordor for illustration, Matthew explains how a real leader “walks the walk” and motivates his troops by an appeal—not to sacrifice for a “noble cause greater than themselves”—but rather, to their own selfish values they stand to gain and wish to...2020-10-1835 minMr. Bright SideEp. 37: Love is not selfless (Dissecting lyrics from Wilco's 'I'll Fight')We must sacrifice a lot for love, right? That's just common knowledge. Matthew disagrees. He would never sacrifice anything to anyone. And neither should you, he argues. But would he die for that which he loves? Sure. What the wha'???With the help of some lyrics from the song "I'll Fight" by Chicago alt-country band Wilco to concretize the issue (and calling upon a key scene from Ayn Rand's 'Atlas Shrugged' to drive it home), Matthew clarifies the concepts of sacrifice and love, and why "I'll die for you" is really an act of integrity in...2020-10-1136 minMr. Bright SideEp. 36: Remy and the role of the mind in 'Ratatouille'What is the source of value and production: brain, brawn, or both? How does Disney/Pixar’s ‘Ratatouille’ dramatize the answer? What does intellectual independence look like? What is Anton Ego’s motivation in being a food critic?Join Matthew in revisiting this delightful movie, as he highlights some of the moral, economic, and philosophical themes of this fun family film, focusing on three in particular. While hopefully gaining some new insight and appreciation of the dramatization of such themes, you can also enjoy reliving the magic through various clips.If you liked episode 21 on ‘The Castle,’ y...2020-10-0426 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 17: Remembering DadIt's been a year since Dad left us, but his legacy remains for all to see. The brothers invite sister Terynn on the show, as the three Boulton siblings recount stories and memories of their father and his influence in their hockey/sports lives and in shaping their character. This show is for all who appreciate the role parents play in shaping who we are and in providing us the opportunities that make our childhood and open doors to our dreams.In this show, those who knew him and even those who didn't can relate to and enjoy...2020-10-011h 19Mr. Bright SideEp. 35: Jarrod Haning: How to access more of your brain on demandIt's not about effort. It's about mindset. We're already working hard. Our ideas make sense, else we wouldn't be doing them. What most of us need---and are missing---is a breakthrough in our thinking. Yet that breakthrough at first won't make sense...Want to know more? Listen to mindset coach Jarrod Haning, as he and Matthew discuss the following and much more in this interview full of powerful ideas leading toward that breakthrough shift:-life coach vs. performance coach-attitude vs. mindset-music and your brain-why to-do lists slow you down ("You are...2020-09-271h 00Boulton from BoultonEp. 16: Conn Smythe, Stamkos, and moreDoes Dallas have a Conn Smythe candidate, even if they're champs? The brothers weigh in on who the Conn Smythe favorites are and much more, including:-Darker look at bubble life-Dallas winning by committee-Which Tampa player is the MVP?-Tampa's big guns deliver in Game 3-Stammer snipes!!-Where can you shoot to score today? (Goalies/shooter tutors today)-Nintendo NHL team makeup-Western vs. Eastern conference style of play and dominanceWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QNLr21ZqF5Y2020-09-2639 minMr. Bright SideEp. 34: Nita Patel: Confidence & success through the art of modern etiquetteDoes good etiquette lead to self-esteem? Or is etiquette just a social convention imposed upon us and a show put on for others?Learn the "meaning behind the manners," as Nita Patel distinguishes traditional and modern etiquette, defining the latter as "where outer actions and your inner awareness come together to achieve your best self."Nita always shares her passion for her artwork and why it is healing for her and for others. Website: https://www.nita-patel.com/Book: https://www.amazon.com/Boss-Vibes-Self-Esteem-Success-Etiquette-ebook/dp/B08G71GPM8Watch on YouTube...2020-09-201h 01Boulton from BoultonEp. 15: Can Dallas win the Cup?Tampa. Dallas. Who will prevail? See what Josh says about the Stars that blows Matt away...In this show:-Josh shows Matt up on conference final pick-Did the conference champs touch the trophy? Does it matter?-Where were you when (______) went down?-Analytics vs. "gut"-Bubble only experience most Tampa-Dallas players have ever had winning-What's up with Dallas collecting those game pucks?-Some interesting stats on OT clinchers-Stanley Cup finals picks Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1vUwR7cAuKE2020-09-1935 minMr. Bright SideEp. 33: Jim Goetz: Optimizing human performanceBe a better version of yourself every day. This is the essential message strength & conditioning coach Jim Goetz brings to Mr. Bright Side in this wide-ranging and highly-informative interview, as he shares his experience in pro sports and beyond. He and Matthew discuss:-pro athletes mentalities & coaching-youth sports & coaching-new training methods-how to prevent injury-diet myths & fads-biohacking (and book)-upcoming Keto Project movie-chiropractic benefits & misconceptions-the "Functionised" brand-achieving the extraordinary through the consistent execution of the ordinary-What does Jim think...2020-09-131h 18Boulton from BoultonEp. 14: Conference finals upon us!In this show:-Boys' second-round record-Wild second-round roller-coaster-Why do teams not complete the comeback from 3-1?-Bubble cities compared, and is moving bubbles a factor?-Josh upset about scheduling-Matt irritated about YouTube highlight packages again-Conference finals picks-Fleury or Lehner Game 2?Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OLkvld9xNoQ2020-09-0839 minMr. Bright SideEp. 32: Cynthia Zhai: Rediscover the transformative power of your voiceHow does voice betray us? What can we tell in a person's voice? How can we re-connect with ourselves through voice? How can we develop and nurture a more authoritative, assertive, influential voice? Cynthia Zhai has unflinching answers, as she shares with Matthew the principles and ideas that empower her many clients. These latter are not singers, as is commonly thought upon hearing of a "voice coach," and while mostly business leaders, they include regular people looking to transform themselves into a more powerful and influential individual--with others, and within oneself. Learn how to live a...2020-09-0652 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 13: Second-round series stories, modern spoiler etiquette, & Dale HawerchukThe boys reminisce about Dale Hawerchuk in the era of Gretzky, Lemieux, and the uber-competitive Smythe division, as Josh also shares a personal encounter with the man himself. They then share their irritation with some poor spoiler behavior and the lack of spoiler prevention with On Demand services after discussing all four second-round series.In this show:-Josh’s Dale Hawerchuk story-Josh’s “Asterisk the 2020 Champ” argument updated-How sports simulate war-Why sports are important, even in a world with more serious issues-“Life will resume after playoffs”-Vegas-Canucks a topsy-turv...2020-08-3147 minMr. Bright SideEp. 31: Thom King: Maximizing the human experienceGet educated and inspired on nutrition, health, and life. Get hopeful and excited about deliciously sweet but healthy food products created by self-educated food scientist and serial entrepreneur Thom King. This guy is really impressive.In this rich and fun interview, Matthew and Thom discuss:-Self-education on any topic-Ketogenic diet, ketosis, fasting-Autophagy and its effect on degenerative disease-Guy Gone Keto book and products (the miraculous properties of allulose)-Food labels-Presence and mindfulness-Role models (Thom's grandfather, for one)-Entrepreneurship-Why Thom likes My Morning Jacket...2020-08-301h 06Boulton from BoultonEp. 12: Unanimous second-round picksThe boys had a more than respectable record in their first-round picks at 6-2. How will they fare in Round 2? Listen in for their unanimous take on the second round of these unique playoffs and see whether you dare disagree. In this show:-"Johnny Golf": Calgary and others eliminated from the bubble-Todd Reirden fired by Caps-Brothers outstanding first-round prediction records-Round 2 picks are unanimous -Mike Milbury and Tough Call Twitter-Josh is irritated by Flyers-Fleury agent tweet and responseSee Josh's Mike Milbury mock video...2020-08-2439 minMr. Bright SideEp. 30: Scott Lee: Innovation in accessibility of educationEveryone deserves quality education and the chance to unlock their potential. Scott Lee is on a mission to develop "the Netflix of education" so every student may have access to opportunities to find that one mentor who can make a difference in their lives. In this interview, find out how and why Gooroo was founded, and how Scott envisions connecting students with mentors who inspire, not just teach a subject. Also hear about Scott's fascinating and character-building experience in the Korean military when he went back to serve his two-year mandatory service. In Matthew's view, Scott...2020-08-2356 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 11: Power play or penalty shot: What'll you have?The brothers discuss Josh's wild idea that power plays not be broken up between periods---that instead, the period is extended to allow the full two minutes. Matt is warm to the idea but has some questions. What do you think?And as the title reveals, the boys debate whether they'd rather have a power play or a penalty shot. Which would you take? Tune in for that and way, way more in this packed episode!In this show:-No Pasta? No problem. Bruins thrive sans Pastrnak and Rask (Halak holding strong)-Personal goal songs?2020-08-2043 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 29: Donna Hoffman: Beautiful home, beautiful lifeHow can you start to love the home you live in? Why is furniture so expensive? How important is color in a room, and how do I discover what colors I like--and where I like them? How about windows, lighting, plants, art? Phew, that's a lot. Design is expensive and time consuming, yet our homes exert an influence on us every moment of every day. To do design well, however, if you don't hire somebody, it takes a lot of strategy.Donna Hoffman, having already helped over 100,000 "Design Divas" through her courses and community, is here...2020-08-161h 04Boulton from BoultonEp. 10: The 'P' episodeIn this episode:-PP pity vs. practice -Powerplay vigilantes putting themselves on the PP?-"Playoff" stats preposterous and problematic (and still pissing Josh off)-Post-season penalty shootouts? -Empty-net potshots?-Pound the puck out!-Panarin with potential prime player in the Big AppleWatch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YXiOykv8iSw2020-08-1537 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 9: First-round predictionsIn this show:-All first-round matchups picked-Josh's famous annual video, in which he calls the winners all the way to the Cup winner! Who is the 2020 Stanley Cup champ?Share your own picks and debate with others in the chat below! Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGhjlcqMeZ0See Josh's full playoff prediction video:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dO6L8_MdPhk2020-08-1125 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 8: Disappointments, devastations, dashed dreams, & daggersIn this show:-Pens, Oilers, Preds eliminated-Leafs only team to stave off elimination-Josh's mental health after his teams lost-Spezza fight-Leafs/Jackets Game 5-Do we want wild card play-ins in the future?Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=da-JqTuAwKM2020-08-1037 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 28: Dr. Cam: Changing minds about adolescenceWhy do parents dread the "teen" years? And should they?Dr. Cam says that if you expect the worst, you get the worst. But instead, if you understand why your teens act the way they do and expect good things, adolescence can actually be an ENJOYABLE experience. Find out how teens and parents can build and enjoy a relationship of understanding and appreciation, as she tells Matthew about her P.R.I.M.E. framework and other fascinating, empowering, and encouraging insights about adolescence. Follow Dr. Cam and get a FREE first consultation: www...2020-08-0955 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 7: Series surprises, scares, and sweepsIn this show:-Penguins, Leafs, Oil on the ropes (and Jack Johnson)-Canes sweep-Re-seeding: who cares?-tournament atmosphere-Tough call podcast!!-What the wha' is Josh wearing on his neck??Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3DhAQgEuwbE2020-08-0840 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 6: Two days in: Home-ice advantage nullified, reffing, atmosphere, Tkachuk, and moreWhy is there so much fanfare for the visiting team in these playoffs? Have the refs been affected (or non-influenced) by the lack of crowd? How are they doing with all these penalty calls? Is Tkachuk guilty in Scheifele's injury?The boys answer these questions, as well as discussing the youth tournament atmosphere of these playoffs in the bubble. What do you think of it all? Chime in on the comments section, and ask questions for future shows!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m9Zi1-UXMc02020-08-0443 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 27: Dr Glenn Livingston: Never Binge Again: The psychology of overeatingEnding overeating is a lot simpler than it's made out to be. This is the hopeful and confident message Dr. Glenn Livingston brings to listeners in this interview filled with helpfully illustrative analogies and colorfully-related personal stories. How do Big Pharma, the Food Industry, and Evolution play in your seeming lack of ability to control overeating? How can you quell your "inner pig"? Find out how Glenn has understood these and much more to dramatically change his own body and life, and to help his patients overcome the psychological struggles of binge eating.Get a free...2020-08-021h 02Boulton from BoultonEp. 5: Play-in round predictions and family rivalriesWho's getting into the final 16 of the 2020 Stanley Cup? How heated does it get in households with fans of rival teams? What is the proper pronunciation of "Pirates of the Caribbean"?See if you agree with the boys' play-in round predictions and join in for more fun on this pre-tournament show. PLAYOFFS, everyone!!Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RghHm8bSYTkYouTube video credits:Rene Rancourt video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cJAh0vDMnuULeafs-Wings 1993: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oGWDt5DfB-I2020-08-0137 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 4: Are you a sellout to abandon and adopt a new team?Brothers Josh and Matt Boulton set each other up for lively hockey talk. Perspective and fun on all things hockey and sports. Kitchen banter like you do with your own family and friends.On today's episode:When is it okay to abandon your team and adopt a new one (or two)? Which way do your teammates shoot? How don't you know that?! Are there any advantages to home rinks these days in the NHL besides the crowd (e.g. boards, ice, glass, etc.)? Will the refereeing be affected (or less affected) by the lack of crowd...2020-07-3138 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 3: Leafs Nation: boon, bane, or both?In this episode, the boys give their take on the effect Leafs Nation has on the players and the success or hardship of the storied and beloved franchise. They also discuss Seattle's new look, logo, and name, as well as the hypothetical 'Kane vs. Draisaitl 5 v5.' Who do you think would win? Do you like the Kraken and the whole thing Seattle has done with it? Do you think Leafs Nation is toxic? Let us know in the comments section below! And share questions for future shows.Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube...2020-07-2734 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 26: Sharon Glassman: The science of color, music, and optimismWhy are our brains hardwired to resist change? How can happy colors, music, and laughter make us more optimistic? Enjoy the ebullient but scientifically savvy Sharon Glassman as she tells Matthew about how and why she created SmileSongs, how introverts make good public performers, and what optimism and happiness require. If you need a shot of energy and positivity, this interview will set you off in the right mood for your day!Follow Sharon!Website: https://smilesongs.com/VIP mailing list: https://smilesongs.com/vipInstagram: @smile_songshttps...2020-07-261h 05Boulton from BoultonEp. 2: An Asterisk next to the 2020 Stanley Cup Champ?“There ought to be an asterisk next to the 2020 Stanley Cup Champ; this is such an exceptional tournament.” Well, perhaps there ought to be an asterisk for being an exceptional champ…What about Draisaitl vs, Matthews? Which Canadian team boasts the best player? (Obviously Edmonton, with McDavid) But what about between those two?How exciting is it that we’ve got hockey again??!!Join the Boulton brothers to get their take on these questions, and take a break from all the drama of daily life. Playoffs are near upon us!Follow along during the 2020...2020-07-2417 minBoulton from BoultonEp. 1: No crowds and 24 "playoff" teams?How is having no crowds gonna affect the players in their quest for the 2020 Stanley Cup? What will it mean for stats, teams, and fan bases to have all 24 teams deemed "playoff" teams? Brothers Josh and Matt Boulton give their take on these questions, and have fun doing it. What's your take?The brothers also take a couple moments in this debut episode to establish their own hockey cred. Tune in to see some sincere hockey boys banter as you do with your own friends and family.Follow along during the 2020 Stanley Cup Playoffs...2020-07-2224 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 25: Edita Atteck: Rewire for Success from the Inside OutHow can you unlock your resilience? How can you unblock your inner limits? How does stress empower your inner saboteur?Edita Atteck, Breakthrough Specialist, answers all this and much, much more, as she shows Matthew and listeners how to rewire our inner programming, release our limitations, and optimize our mindset.Masterclass, starting July 27th: https://www.editaatteck.com/community/Book, 'Awaken Your Inner Leader': https://www.editaatteck.com/book/Website: https://www.editaatteck.com/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/editaatteck/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/EditaAtteckpage/Watch on YouTube: https...2020-07-191h 02Mr. Bright SideEpisode 24: Kim Sneath, Virtual Clutter Coach: Transform your space, transform your lifeIs clutter keeping you from living your optimal life? Kim Sneath is an expert clutter coach who can help you get back space (inner transformation), get back time (outer transformation), and get back to balance (life transformation).In this fun and informative interview, Kim teaches Matthew and listeners about the Chaos cycle and how to break it toward achieving Space for Grace. Kim is the real deal who gets results. See Kim's FREE ecourse, 'When Life is a Mess,' to get organized, take control, and win your life back! Her approach is uniquely...2020-07-1249 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 23: Be your own heroBeing your own hero means being a role model to yourself and others. It means becoming someone you can look up to, admire, respect. This is self-esteem, and it's the foundation for happiness. But it doesn't require that you achieve superhuman feats or massive achievements in one swoop. Join Matthew as he discusses the daily choices and behaviors that everyone may practice, and how being a hero is attainable for everyone. And necessary for everyone. Watch on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zLwr0iM5PZMListen on other various podcast media: https...2020-07-0621 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 22: Danny Bader: The Path of Resilience and Being Fully AliveAre you "just living" or are you fully alive? The latter doesn't have to mean you're jumping out of airplanes and swimming with sharks. In this interview, best-selling author and sought-after speaker, Danny Bader, offers a tried and tested system for developing a vision of your best self and creating that reality--today and every day.Matthew enjoys a fun yet deep conversation with Danny, as he shares his near-death experience and the lessons henceforth that shaped his own path of resilience and led him to develop the five jckrbbt(TM) principles. Learn what these are and...2020-06-281h 06Mr. Bright SideEpisode 21: Laughter, love, and lessons from 'The Castle'Can money buy power? Can corporations oppress the little guy in a free market? The answers are unclear if we don't separate the forces at play in a mixed economy. The 1997 classic Australian comedy, 'The Castle' offers a unique opportunity for defenders of freedom, capitalism, and individual rights to expose what really makes villains such as the big, bad Barlow Group possible. (Hint: It isn't money.) In this episode, Matthew unpacks the mixture of freedom and statism to make the issue clear, and by exploiting the fact that the movie appeals to people across the whole...2020-06-2129 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 20: Guest Jason Crawford: Appreciating the roots and fruits of progress"Never has there been a better time to be alive in human history." So claims the opening line of this podcast.Guest Jason Crawford delivers an overwhelming case to back it up--which is his business. As a writer on the history of technology and industry, his expertise and encyclopedic ability to highlight example after example of real-world progress in the past centuries, decades, and years will stun you. As a thinker and writer on the philosophy of human progress, he helps reinforce Matthew's desperate calls to look, see, and appreciate how good we've all got it. ...2020-06-141h 25Mr. Bright SideEpisode 19: Why are you still locked down?: Covid clarity from KoreaIt is either the "economy" or "lives"? Are "asymptomatic carriers" a frightening reason to stay home? Hasn't Korea had success because of strict social distancing and strong governmental restrictions?No, no, and not even close.Matthew invites guest host Jason Cresswell to help him clear up the confusion on false-choice and fearful thinking, and to lay out an an extensive picture of what Korea looks like day-to-day. (Hint: It isn't a picture of North Korea.)Poor thinking has kept people mostly locked down well past the "flattening the curve" stage. If we want to...2020-06-071h 06Mr. Bright SideEpisode 18: Party poopers and political principlesWho decides what is safe? For whom? Can others force their tastes on you? What is a right? What constitutes a violation of rights? Should the government protect you from your own choices? Matthew argues that innovative, fun, delicious, and culture-enhancing products and services that we might enjoy never come into existence because of party poopers. Who are they, and why do they want to poop the party?Think along as he takes three examples from his life in Korea, and see if you can't induce the principle of individual rights with him.Listen...2020-05-3130 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 17: Beware false-choice thinkingEither-or thinking is keeping us from making good choices, both in socio-political issues and in our personal lives. In the former, false alternatives are often erected to establish partisan lines which substitutes rationalization for rational thought, keeping us further from solutions. In the latter, a similar method of rationalization (advocating for choices based on emotional considerations) keeps us from making optimal choices by never defining a rational goal.Instead, Matthew argues that we ought to define our desired goals more precisely to enable us to be more objective in evaluating proposed solutions to problems. He refers to a...2020-05-2424 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 16: Elizabeth Benton: Transformation expert, grief noviceDo you feel frustrated with the changes you haven't made yet? Do you know what to do, but you're just not doing it consistently? If you doubt your ability to change, allow Elizabeth Benton to help you change your mindset.Elizabeth--a nutrition and transformation expert and the owner of Primal Potential--joins Matthew to discuss obesity, relationships, and other personal values and how to use mindset tools to promote the things you really want but get in your own way of achieving.This interview presents an excellent sample and showcase of the power of Elizabeth's clear, coherent...2020-05-1759 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 15: Dane Maxwell: Follow the pain, not your passionDane is well-known as a business mentor whose distinctive ideas on entrepreneurship and sales have brought him and those we works with spectacular success. He has already created well over a dozen millionaires--from scratch. But he is also interested in how he can help people live more fulfilling and extraordinary lives as a whole, as evidenced by his latest project, Making Friends With the Mind.Dane shares with Matthew some mind-opening ideas on personal development, embracing identities, motivations from love for financial independence, fatherhood, and so much more. Of course, there is lots in here for...2020-05-101h 15Mr. Bright SideEpisode 14: Jason Cresswell on Living in KoreaWhat's it like to live in Korea? What are Koreans like? Join Matthew and guest Jason Cresswell to go in-depth as to what living in Korea actually looks like. The boys take listener questions to cover topics such as: food, education, Korean character and goals, gender roles, beauty standards, cost of living, language, "hurry, hurry" culture, and much more as to why they've made Korea their home for the past 20 years.For all that, they've really only scratched the surface. If you want to learn more, go to the Mr. Bright Side Facebook page (https://www.facebook.com...2020-05-031h 50Mr. Bright SideEpisode 13: Delimit to be free in diet (and everything)Matthew shares how by setting strict limits on our behavior, we can become effectively unaware of the restrictions and deprivation and instead experience only freedom in how we eat and live. This is as true in diet as it is with other daily stresses that can overwhelm us if left undesignated or unlimited. Matthew feels free to eat "whatever he wants," and he's not joking.Learn more at https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-04-2622 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 12: Create your own environmentsDo your surroundings overwhelm and hamper your life? Are you aware of how they impact your experience of working, playing, and living? In this episode, Matthew outlines how to be conscious of the places and spaces within which we live our lives and how not to allow them to dictate to us.You can choose and shape everything about your life, including your character, your body, your relationships, your work, your style, and--of course--your environments. Learn to be deliberate and proactive in creating efficient, inspiring, and/or comforting environments to make your life more beautiful and...2020-04-1922 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 11: Communicate your values, get what you wantGet on the same page with your friends, teammates, co-workers--and most importantly--your dearest ones to more fully achieve your goals and have fewer frustrating fights. In this episode, Matthew discusses and illustrates why constant communication is paramount in "merging your values" with those whose lives are tied to your own, particularly your loved ones. He highlights the reasons why partnerships flounder and fail, and offers the constructive means by which successful associations (including couples) create a "culture" or "identity" towards joyful progress. Stop cramping your own goals (and those of your partners) by failing to communicate...2020-04-1228 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 10: Matthew McConaughey thinks it'd be a lot cooler if you were selfishActor Matthew McConaughey made some fascinating comments on Larry King Live some years ago, and MBS's Matthew delves into their deeper meaning in this latest episode--separating the contradictions from the truth--and helping iron out McConaughey's admirable attempt to articulate a controversial idea. See why the concept of selfishness has "got a bad rap" (McConaughey's words), and why, in his view, "you should do for you." You'll hear clips from his interview, as well as from a Ben Shapiro interview on The Rubin Report a couple years ago. Our Matthew doesn't hold back on calling him out for straw-manning...2020-04-0646 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 9: "Happy wife, happy life?"Happy wife, happy life? Maybe. It depends on what you mean. In this episode, Matthew submits that the usual way this expression is taken is subjective and therefore leads to mutual frustration and unhappiness. He offers instead an objective meaning, which gives the expression legitimacy and the power to help people achieve mutual happiness in a relationship.And this wisdom isn't just sound advice for a successful marriage, but for any long-term or close relationship. To learn more, go to https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See...2020-03-2921 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 8: There's always someone cooler than youMatthew has fun dissecting the lyrics of a 2003 Ben Folds song, highlighting the wisdom within related to comparison culture. He discusses the repulsive nature of envy and bullying, and the futility of measuring one's worth in relation to other people. See what messages you read in the sage words of Ben Folds. What's your take?To learn more, go to https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-2235 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 7: Kobe, Kobe reactions, and an optimistic view of deathMatthew discusses four different points in reflection of the death of Kobe Bryant, his daughter, and the other victims of the tragedy. Recorded weeks after the event, this discussion is more than just an exploration of feelings immediately following, but includes: 1) regarding the tragedy as evidence against the metaphysical view of pessimism, 2) Kobe as a role model of objective optimism, 3) how an optimist might view death (including one's own), and 4) a word on the "seven other victims" issue.To learn more, go to https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/ Hosted on Acast...2020-03-1429 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 6: Be kind (for your own sake)Kindness isn't just about being charitable to people who are perceived to be miserable or downtrodden. It's a fundamental approach to the way we view people in our everyday lives. Matthew submits a comprehensive view of what it means to be kind, and argues that when we are mindful and appreciative of what is commonly important to us all, as exemplified in his recent personal funeral experience, an air of pure goodwill remains. Carrying this into our everyday lives in dealing with people, we can create and live in a world of benevolence, regardless of others' attitudes.To...2020-03-1432 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 5: What does health look and feel like?Optimal health is more than just "losing weight" or "looking good." We want to FEEL better all the time, as the result of considering several integrated factors. The question we want to be able to answer for ourselves is: How do I want to EXPERIENCE health? Matthew talks out a comprehensive, integrated view of what health might look and feel like for all of us throughout the whole day, every day.To learn more, go to https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1438 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 4: What is Objective Optimism? (Part III)How can objective optimism (OO) affect your daily life? In this final part of a three-part series laying out the clarifying concept of objective optimism, Matthew offers more illustrative examples as to what OO looks like in everyday life. He highlights the famous Ebenezer Scrooge as a good example of the power of perspective, and contrasts students of similar circumstances but different mindsets.To learn more, go to https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1430 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 3: What is Objective Optimism? (Part II)What is objective versus subjective "optimism," and why isn't that real optimism? Is pessimism a rational counterbalance to optimism? In this second part of a three-part series laying out the clarifying concept of objective optimism, Matthew defines the terms and fleshes out illustrative examples, including hypothetical batters in a baseball game to---for illustration's sake---the horrible scenario of a concentration camp and how each contrasting mindset might deal with these situations.To learn more, go to https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1439 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 2: What is Objective Optimism? (Part I)Matthew is a "student of human flourishing" and a "proponent of objective optimism." What does that mean? In this first part of a three-part series laying out a clarifying concept of optimism, Matthew discusses the events which led him to think a new formulation of optimism was indicated. He highlights the aspect of "appreciation" as a key component of an optimistic framework.To learn more, go to https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1418 minMr. Bright SideEpisode 1: Why am I listening to this podcast?Health, wealth, happiness, and other components of successful living are not achieved by accident. This is the show that can help direct your thinking and fuel your pursuit of an optimistic, flourishing, thriving life. In this introductory episode, Matthew discusses what Mr. Bright Side is about and what's in it for you to listen in regularly and join the conversation.To learn more, go to https://matthewboulton.ca/ or https://www.facebook.com/matthewboulton.ca/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2020-03-1426 min
Antique Auction Forum82. Janine Skerry on Matthew BoultonIn conjunction with the American Decorative Arts Forum, Martin along with co-host Susan Doherty interviews Janine Skerry of the Colonial Williamsburg Foundation on the subject of Matthew Boulton, Sheffield plate maker and entrepreneur. Listen in to hear the multifaceted in-depth knowledge of our guest as we discuss the amazing life of Boulton, the process of silver plate making and much more.
For more information on Matthew Boulton, click here.…2011-05-1342 min